Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work site environment Dusty Hot Noisy Grain, oil and forage crop Potato and vegetable Work setting Rural area Staff accommodation provided Tasks Cut agricultural crops Develop specific plans to prioritize Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced-till or no-till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology and cover crops Implement soil fertility programs Mixing fertilizer Organize tasks to accomplish the work Oversee the activities of clearing the fields Oversee the process of hoeing crops Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating,
spraying or harvesting Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed Maintain quality control and production records Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations Maintain work records and logs Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Perform general farm duties Supervision 3-4 people Type of crops Potatoes Equipment and machinery experience Automated irrigation system Bulk handling system Fertilizer applicator Harvesters Seed drill Sprayer or duster Storage and silage system Tractor Vegetable or fruit harvester Forklift Forage equipment Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Organized Team player Employment terms options Early morning Evening Employment terms options Morning Night Day Weekend Overtime required Financial perks Gasoline paid Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer Transportation provided by employer